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Did you know that when an invention is sent to the patent office, the patent office must verify
that your invention is truly new and unique from other products? In order to do this, the patent
office requires explanatory drawings with your application. A simple invention may only require
one drawing. More complicated objects or products require orthographic drawings (commonly
referred to as multi-view drawings) so that every feature of the invention listed is shown. This is
to enable anyone with the appropriate skills to be able to build your invention and test it.

• Applying proper dimensioning to drawings
• Sectional view applications and functions
• Tolerance relationships between mating parts
• Inserting text into a drawing
• Sketching processes used in concept development

• Creating written and digital portfolios
• Produce and analyze multi view and pictorial drawings using various techniques
• Interpret and apply scale and proportion to orthographic projections and pictorial
drawings

1. Can you explain why it is important for engineers to be able to sketch/draw?
2. What are pictorial drawings and how are they used by engineers?
3. What is an orthographic drawing and how is it used by engineers?
4. What sparks the creative process?
5. Why is it important to follow the “rules” of sketching and dimensioning?
6. How will technology change the way images are constructed and interpreted?
7. What role does graphic design play in consumers' choices?
8. What is the benefit of making multiple images?
9. How can technology provide a reference and/or a final outcome in the drawing and
painting process?

• orthographic drawings
• isometric drawings

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